Continued: Wolves land two needed shooters

Until then, Budinger looks like the starter at a small-forward position that also includes Williams and rookie Shabazz Muhammad. He said he was never promised the job during multiple conversations with Adelman during the negotiation process.

“No coach ever says that,” Budinger said of the promise of a starting job. “They always say, ‘You have the opportunity.’ I’ve always felt that I can start in this league, and I’m going to have that opportunity. You’ve definitely got to earn your spot, but that’s all I want.”